Weave it Up Challenge 2012 (6 Month Edition)

just got my senghori shells natural rhythms in the mail. it feels really soft and the texture and luster looks so natural. the number 2 is a complete match for me. got 14 inches but ii wonder if that will be too short with this texture. I'm planning on doing leave out so that i have more style options. installing next week although i've only had this current install for about 6 weeks.
 
Please count me in. My hair is a ham since I am not doing the best job of transitioning. I will think on this and come back with my plan.
 
Carmelella said:
just got my senghori shells natural rhythms in the mail. it feels really soft and the texture and luster looks so natural. the number 2 is a complete match for me. got 14 inches but ii wonder if that will be too short with this texture. I'm planning on doing leave out so that i have more style options. installing next week although i've only had this current install for about 6 weeks.
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Carmelella Let us know how it works out for you. I was thinking about ordering this because I want to have leave-out this time. My 4b natural hair will not blend with the hair that I have now. I don't like not having any hair left out because this style looks a little "wiggy". I would prefer to have a more natural looking style next time.

Extensions Plus is a little too pricey at the moment.
 
virtuenow said:
Platinum did you do your install yourself. How did you do your front to make it look natural; did you use a closure/what technique?
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virtuenow Girl, I wish I could do my own installs. I let someone else do it. She didn't use a pre-made closure, she just used the 2 packs of hair that I brought over. She cornrowed my hair in a beehive pattern. I think she did a pretty good job but I would have preferred to have gotten a style that would have been more versatile. Next time, I'm going to use hair that blends with my natural hair.
 
Please add me to the challenge. I've been away from the boards for along time. Fell off the wagon after my son was born. Getting my install Thursday and will update with pics and details. I'm growing out a relaxer. It's been about 9 months. So in need of a new look and TLC for my tresses.
 
Platinum said:
Carmelella Let us know how it works out for you. I was thinking about ordering this because I want to have leave-out this time. My 4b natural hair will not blend with the hair that I have now. I don't like not having any hair left out because this style looks a little "wiggy". I would prefer to have a more natural looking style next time.

Extensions Plus is a little too pricey at the moment.
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Platinum

I got my install today and it looks amazing! Definitely a keeper. The blending was on point, the color match is exact and when my hair is flat ironed the texture is spot on. I can confidently say that if you didnt touch my head u wouldn't know it was a weave. I only used a little over one pack and it is full! It takes some heavy flat ironing to get some of the extra body out. I only split the wefts in the front and I only used a small u part leave out.

It rained today and was very humid. I like the fact that the hair slightly reverts before my real hair does. The 14 inches was long enough. It's a bit past bra strap length in the back. Will post pics tomorrow.

This summer I'm also going to try and make a u part wig out of it.
 
Carmelella....where da pics at?:lol:


Carmelella said:
Platinum

I got my install today and it looks amazing! Definitely a keeper. The blending was on point, the color match is exact and when my hair is flat ironed the texture is spot on. I can confidently say that if you didnt touch my head u wouldn't know it was a weave. I only used a little over one pack and it is full! It takes some heavy flat ironing to get some of the extra body out. I only split the wefts in the front and I only used a small u part leave out.

It rained today and was very humid. I like the fact that the hair slightly reverts before my real hair does. The 14 inches was long enough. It's a bit past bra strap length in the back. Will post pics tomorrow.

This summer I'm also going to try and make a u part wig out of it.
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Just moisturized my cornrows, about to call it an evening.
Tired.Sleepy.

Tomorrow makes week 4 in this set of cornrows.

Decided they are staying in until June 10th.
I will get them redone on June 21st.
 
Im still here ladies, just been rocking my Celies when I am in the house or around the way. Only put on hair when I HAVE to....
 
Carmelella said:
Platinum

I got my install today and it looks amazing! Definitely a keeper. The blending was on point, the color match is exact and when my hair is flat ironed the texture is spot on. I can confidently say that if you didnt touch my head u wouldn't know it was a weave. I only used a little over one pack and it is full! It takes some heavy flat ironing to get some of the extra body out. I only split the wefts in the front and I only used a small u part leave out.

It rained today and was very humid. I like the fact that the hair slightly reverts before my real hair does. The 14 inches was long enough. It's a bit past bra strap length in the back. Will post pics tomorrow.

This summer I'm also going to try and make a u part wig out of it.
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SSNR sounds perfect! I can't wait to try it. I'll probably order it this weekend.

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So I had a thought and was inspired by some of the posts I've read. I've committed to do a year of sew ins (so this challenge was right on time!), but I'm going to take it a step further and take a hair vitamin daily as well.

Do any of you have suggestions of hair vitamins you may have tried or heard about with actual results? So far I've heard of Hairfinity and biotin. Let me know the good, bad and ugly of hair vitamins!!!

Thanks ladies!!! :)

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OP add me to the challenge! I'm going to rock a braid-out for my shopping trip tomorrow, then afterwards I'll wash and install a sew-in (or make a wig) using Milky Way Que hair...
The hair isn't that great quality wise, but I got it because my wig making skills are rusty (haven't made a wig in 2 yrs!) and I wasn't about to ruin some good, expensive Brazilian hair!
 
Shampooed, conditioned, and moisturized my braids today. Tomorrow will make one month in this install and I am still loving it. Have the ONYC kinky curl 3c-4a installed. No huge complaints with this hair so far. I think I will be able to keep this in 12 weeks easy.
 
I'm starting to get bored with this weave but I'm holding on its been 5 weeks now so I'm going to take it down in 3 weeks this is my first weave so I'm excited to see the growth which is part of my wanting to take it down this milky way is holding up though!
 
Washed and deep conditioned my hair and my weave. I then added the carol's daughter blow dry cream to my hair let it all air dry til damp. Blow dried then flat ironed my hair with some chi and the weave with some grape seed oil
 
3/4 wig details on I think initial post
Supplier :world beauty wigs

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Today made 5 weeks in my cornrows..

I have a busy weekend and upcoming week, so they are staying in another week.

I booked my blowdry/cornow appnt for Thursday June 21st so I will probably do my takedown on June 17th and give my hair a good steam treatment with a protein conditioner before my salon appnt.
 
Ordered the Senghori Shells Natural Rhythms and I should receive it next week. I plan to take down my current install this weekend, clarify, condition, do a protein treatment, and DC. I ordered a 14 and a 16 inch in 1b.

I hope this hair looks more natural than my last install.

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Coming up to 2 weeks in this crochet weave :)
I've been focusing on working out and my health, so this style it a godsend.
 
I just wanted to share with you guys that I just received my summative exam results and I have passed my first year of Medical School! Only five more years to go haha! :P

This forum has been a nice escape from all the nervous waiting for results, and I'm glad to say it's all turned out well haha!

Onto the next year! :)
 
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